10/15/2026
It's time to repost and share again for folks who may be new to our page or need a little extra help.
🥰 Won't you please share this multi-county list?
If you know of any other pet food pantries in Onondaga or surrounding counties, please let us know so that we can add them to the list.
🥰 Each pantry has its own guidelines. It's best to check their website or page - or give them a call for open times and guidelines. Some pet food pantries require proof of income or need.
🥰 The food offered is usually a supplement to what the pet owner provides. It is not intended to be the pet's only source of food.
🥰 Not all pantries have a supply of pet food all of the time. That's another reason why it's a good idea to check ahead.
🥰 Also, please donate pet food or supplies to a nearby food pantry if you can! In some cases, a large bag of food is broken into smaller baggies so that more pets can be served. Your donation would be so deeply appreciated. 💞
🥰Where to Find Free or Low-Cost Pet Food and Supplies 🥰
👉 Local animal shelters:
Unless a shelter publicizes a regularly scheduled distribution day, please check first before going. Check their websites for specific eligibility guidelines.
👉 CNY SPCA
- 5878 E. Molloy Road, Syracuse
- 315-454-4479 https://cnyspca.org/pet-food-pantry/
- Monday – Saturday 11 AM to 4 PM
- “Individuals in the community who are in need of assistance can stop by the shelter during regular business hours to receive food for their pets. The Food Pantry for Pets provides a limited amount of pet food for your animal(s) meant to supplement those in need.
Although the Food Pantry for Pets serves eligible clients without discrimination, we may limit the number of times a household may receive assistance. There is no guarantee that pantry assistance will be available at any given time.”
👉 HumaneCNY
- 4915 W. Taft Road, Liverpool
- 315-457-8762 https://www.humanecny.org/services/
- Monday - Saturday, 12p.m. to 5 p.m.
- Provides a list of local food pantries that may carry pet food.
- Check whether the shelter has any donated food or supplies to share.
👉 Wanderers' Rest Humane Association
- 7138 Sutherland Dr., Canastota
- 315-697-2796 https://www.wanderersrest.org/wrprograms
- Tuesday – Saturday 12pm-5pm Sunday 10am-3pm
- “Wanderers’ Rest Humane Association provides food to low-income families in Madison County. With proper documentation community members can come get food for pets in their time of need. If WRHA has the product available each constituent is given the space to come once a month for pet supplies.”
👉 Oswego County Humane Society
- 171 Mitchell St, Oswego
- 315-207-1070 [email protected]
- Tue., Wed., Fri. from 10 AM – 3 PM Other days by appt. only
- 29 W. Seneca Street, Oswego
- “Items available in pantry may include cat and dog food (wet and dry), cat litter, toys, bowls, leashes, collars, clothing, training pads, and more. Item availability depends on current stock as pantry is operated by donations.”
- “To be eligible, families must show proof of the following:
- Oswego County Residency (Government issued ID, mail with address)
- Low-income status (Benefit award letter, current insurance card within one year, pay stubs, etc.)
- Proof of Spay/Neuter for each pet
👉 Cortland County SPCA
- 879 Mclean Road, Cortland
- 607-753-9386 https://cortlandspca.org/food-pantry-1
- Tue. – Fri. 12 p.m.- 4 p.m. Sat. by appointment only.
- “ Provide photo ID each time you come to pick up food
- You may receive food from the pantry every two weeks
- Food is available for cats and dogs only
- All pets in the household must be spayed/neutered. Proof of spay/neuter will need to be provided at the first visit only.
- We reserve the right to deny pet food assistance if more pets are added to the household.”
👉 Your local food pantry:
Watch for pantry announcements of pet food distributions.
From time to time, pet food is donated to food pantries that are not listed here. Pet food is not part of a pantry’s regular food distribution.
👉 The following pantries in Onondaga County provide pet food, according to HumaneCNY. Check 211CNY for pantry hours.
- St. Lucy's Church
315-475-7273
425 Gifford St., Syracuse
- North East Community Center
315-472-6343
716 Hawley Ave., Syracuse
- Huntington Family Services
315-476-3157
405 Gifford St., Syracuse
- East Onondaga Catholic Charities
315-424-1876
263 Onondaga St., Syracuse
👉 Food Center at 324 University Avenue
- 315-475-7277 [email protected]
- 1085 East Genesee Street, Syracuse
- Friday, 10 AM - 12 Noon
- “Offers a pet food closet.”
👉 Rome Food Pantry/Catholic Charities Oneida Madison Counties
- 1408 Genesee Street, Utica
- (315) 337-8600 https://www.catholiccharitiesom.org/food-pantry
- “Assists with dog and cat food, and cat litter, when available.”
👉 The Kia Foundation Inc. Pet Thrift Store:
• 2546 James Street, intersecting Woodbine in Eastwood
• (680) 214-6241 https://www.facebook.com/TheKiaFoundationInc
• Open every day from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
• Reduced price pet food; free food at the rear of the store; new and gently used supplies
👉 Hardeko Helping Paws Pet Food Pantry (Dog Daze Pet Shop)
• Dog Daze, 309 North Main Street, North Syracuse
• 315-410-1278 [email protected] http://www.dogdazepetshop.com/ and https://www.facebook.com/.../Hardeko.../100079022540768/
• First Monday of the month, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., proof of income required
👉 CAP, Community Action Programs Cayuga/Seneca
315-255-1703 [email protected]
👉 ReTails https://www.facebook.com/p/ReTails-by-Friends-Forever-Animal-Rescue-61580390468121/
• 318 W. Broadway St., Fulton
• https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61580390468121
• Sponsored by Friends Forever Animal Rescue (315) 668-1003
• Hours may vary from week to week. Check their page for current hours.
• Discounted prices, free food
👉 4petsake Food Pantry, Inc.
• Mohawk Antiques Mall, 100 East Main Street, Mohawk
• 315-796-2584 [email protected]
• Application for assistance: https://nebula.wsimg.com/455b887f7d0151b35a4dfb5b7de03521...
👉 R&B Dog Pantry
• 6780 Manlius Center Rd , East Syracuse
• (315) 991-8272 [email protected]
• https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556795510401
• Holds a monthly giveaway, announced on Facebook, while supplies last
👉 Cuse Pit Crew “Keep Us Together” program
• “Need help with pet food or supplies? We provide support to ease the burden so you can care for your beloved pet.”
• “Please note that we require pet parents to provide us with an explanation of why assistance is needed.”
• Contact [email protected]
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